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Papers by Samet BAL
International Journal of Language Academy, 2018
As the previous research indicates, information and communication technologies play an important ... more As the previous research indicates, information and communication technologies play an important role and have a great potential in foreign language teaching. It is also obvious that mobile-assisted language learning (MALL) significantly affects the learning process among foreign language learners. There are many studies which have been conducted to see the possible outcomes of integrating computer into foreign language education; however, there are not enough studies to see the effects of mobile applications on language education; there are many popular applications such as Kahoot, Quizziz, Quizlet and Edpuzzle for educational purposes, though. As a still growing area, MALL research needs to expand so that it covers different contexts and age groups. This current study aims to investigate the relationship between MALL and vocabulary learning. In this study, 60 students who study at a university in Turkey were divided into two groups and they have been observed over a 4 week period and an achievement test was administered to both groups. The experimental group used an app called "Quizziz" during these 4 weeks and the control group went on learning vocabulary through traditional paper-based activities. Results from this observation and the test show that the experiment group slightly outscored the control group. However, no significant difference was observed between the scores of these two groups.
An investigation of the integration of blogs into EFL classes: Learners' views toward blogs and preferences for writing classes, 2021
Writing is especially considered to be a difficult language skill to master for beginner learners... more Writing is especially considered to be a difficult language skill to master for beginner learners. However, this century offers innovations in language education through Information and Communication Technology tools. For instance, blogging platforms like Tumblr, Blogger, and WordPress can be employed in writing classes. At this point, the present research aimed to investigate the views and preferences of English as a Foreign Language learners after they practiced their writing skills with blogs for eight weeks. The research utilized WordPress blogs, and a group of 28 learners attended the study. These students were supposed to start a blog and write an essay each week on their blogs. The research was designed as a qualitative exploratory case study. To collect the data, semi-structured interviews with ten randomly chosen learners were conducted to understand their views toward blogs and preferences for writing classes at the end of the treatment. The content analysis method was instrumented to analyze the qualitative data inductively; thus, the data was first coded, and themes emerged. Unlike the previous studies in the field, these findings have revealed the learners' views towards their selfconfidence, digital literacy, and writing habits, which changed in a positive manner. Besides, it was also understood that the participants made their preferences in favor of blogs rather than paper-based activities. Research Article
Shanlax International Journal of Education, 2021
This study aimed to investigate the learners’ levels of ideal L2 self and Willingness to Communic... more This study aimed to investigate the learners’ levels of ideal L2 self and Willingness to Communicate (WTC) not only inside but also outside the EFL classrooms and the correlation between these two constructs. Thus, the research was designed as a qualitative study, and the correlational research design was implemented to seek answers to research questions. The participants were 61 EFL learners who studied at the preparatory school of a state university. The data collected by conducting the ideal L2 self scale and WTC survey for inside and outside the classroom were analyzed through descriptive statistics, and Pearson correlation test after the normality of the data was ensured. The findings showed that the vast majority of learners had moderate levels of ideal L2 self and WTC, and a small minority reported low levels of WTC and ideal L2 self. Besides, the findings pointed out that WTC and ideal L2 self are correlated with a statistically significant relationship in a positive manner....
Journal of Foreign Language Education and Technology, 2018
Regarding benefits of ICT in education and studies made on it before; teachers should know how to... more Regarding benefits of ICT in education and studies made on it before; teachers should know how to enable ICT in their classes and they can achieve this through some ICT books and on their own. At this point, one of these ICT books “Learning in School, Home and Community Let for Early and Elementary Education” will be evaluated in this review paper. The books includes 3 parts which are learning, teaching and policy; these parts offers 17 papers in total with the aim of introducing ICT in terms of each factor and discuss the key points.
Journal of Educational Technology and Online Learning
Journal of Foreign Language Education and Technology, 2018
The current century has offered us some advantages in communication, our daily lives, health and ... more The current century has offered us some advantages in communication, our daily lives, health and for sure in education thanks to the improvements seen in the field of technology. Technological facilities let teachers turn their classes from teachercentered methods to learner-centered methods. It enables students to get their classes in an active, easy and more attractive way and every day, more and more teachers start getting interested in integrating technological facilities with their classes by benefiting from Computer Assisted Language Learning and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) . (Ghasemi, Hashemi; 2011)
International Journal of Language Academy, 2018
As the previous research indicates, information and communication technologies play an important ... more As the previous research indicates, information and communication technologies play an important role and have a great potential in foreign language teaching. It is also obvious that mobile-assisted language learning (MALL) significantly affects the learning process among foreign language learners. There are many studies which have been conducted to see the possible outcomes of integrating computer into foreign language education; however, there are not enough studies to see the effects of mobile applications on language education; there are many popular applications such as Kahoot, Quizziz, Quizlet and Edpuzzle for educational purposes, though. As a still growing area, MALL research needs to expand so that it covers different contexts and age groups. This current study aims to investigate the relationship between MALL and vocabulary learning. In this study, 60 students who study at a university in Turkey were divided into two groups and they have been observed over a 4 week period and an achievement test was administered to both groups. The experimental group used an app called "Quizziz" during these 4 weeks and the control group went on learning vocabulary through traditional paper-based activities. Results from this observation and the test show that the experiment group slightly outscored the control group. However, no significant difference was observed between the scores of these two groups.
International Journal of Language Academy, 2018
As the previous research indicates, information and communication technologies play an important ... more As the previous research indicates, information and communication technologies play an important role and have a great potential in foreign language teaching. It is also obvious that mobile-assisted language learning (MALL) significantly affects the learning process among foreign language learners. There are many studies which have been conducted to see the possible outcomes of integrating computer into foreign language education; however, there are not enough studies to see the effects of mobile applications on language education; there are many popular applications such as Kahoot, Quizziz, Quizlet and Edpuzzle for educational purposes, though. As a still growing area, MALL research needs to expand so that it covers different contexts and age groups. This current study aims to investigate the relationship between MALL and vocabulary learning. In this study, 60 students who study at a university in Turkey were divided into two groups and they have been observed over a 4 week period and an achievement test was administered to both groups. The experimental group used an app called "Quizziz" during these 4 weeks and the control group went on learning vocabulary through traditional paper-based activities. Results from this observation and the test show that the experiment group slightly outscored the control group. However, no significant difference was observed between the scores of these two groups.
An investigation of the integration of blogs into EFL classes: Learners' views toward blogs and preferences for writing classes, 2021
Writing is especially considered to be a difficult language skill to master for beginner learners... more Writing is especially considered to be a difficult language skill to master for beginner learners. However, this century offers innovations in language education through Information and Communication Technology tools. For instance, blogging platforms like Tumblr, Blogger, and WordPress can be employed in writing classes. At this point, the present research aimed to investigate the views and preferences of English as a Foreign Language learners after they practiced their writing skills with blogs for eight weeks. The research utilized WordPress blogs, and a group of 28 learners attended the study. These students were supposed to start a blog and write an essay each week on their blogs. The research was designed as a qualitative exploratory case study. To collect the data, semi-structured interviews with ten randomly chosen learners were conducted to understand their views toward blogs and preferences for writing classes at the end of the treatment. The content analysis method was instrumented to analyze the qualitative data inductively; thus, the data was first coded, and themes emerged. Unlike the previous studies in the field, these findings have revealed the learners' views towards their selfconfidence, digital literacy, and writing habits, which changed in a positive manner. Besides, it was also understood that the participants made their preferences in favor of blogs rather than paper-based activities. Research Article
Shanlax International Journal of Education, 2021
This study aimed to investigate the learners’ levels of ideal L2 self and Willingness to Communic... more This study aimed to investigate the learners’ levels of ideal L2 self and Willingness to Communicate (WTC) not only inside but also outside the EFL classrooms and the correlation between these two constructs. Thus, the research was designed as a qualitative study, and the correlational research design was implemented to seek answers to research questions. The participants were 61 EFL learners who studied at the preparatory school of a state university. The data collected by conducting the ideal L2 self scale and WTC survey for inside and outside the classroom were analyzed through descriptive statistics, and Pearson correlation test after the normality of the data was ensured. The findings showed that the vast majority of learners had moderate levels of ideal L2 self and WTC, and a small minority reported low levels of WTC and ideal L2 self. Besides, the findings pointed out that WTC and ideal L2 self are correlated with a statistically significant relationship in a positive manner....
Journal of Foreign Language Education and Technology, 2018
Regarding benefits of ICT in education and studies made on it before; teachers should know how to... more Regarding benefits of ICT in education and studies made on it before; teachers should know how to enable ICT in their classes and they can achieve this through some ICT books and on their own. At this point, one of these ICT books “Learning in School, Home and Community Let for Early and Elementary Education” will be evaluated in this review paper. The books includes 3 parts which are learning, teaching and policy; these parts offers 17 papers in total with the aim of introducing ICT in terms of each factor and discuss the key points.
Journal of Educational Technology and Online Learning
Journal of Foreign Language Education and Technology, 2018
The current century has offered us some advantages in communication, our daily lives, health and ... more The current century has offered us some advantages in communication, our daily lives, health and for sure in education thanks to the improvements seen in the field of technology. Technological facilities let teachers turn their classes from teachercentered methods to learner-centered methods. It enables students to get their classes in an active, easy and more attractive way and every day, more and more teachers start getting interested in integrating technological facilities with their classes by benefiting from Computer Assisted Language Learning and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) . (Ghasemi, Hashemi; 2011)
International Journal of Language Academy, 2018
As the previous research indicates, information and communication technologies play an important ... more As the previous research indicates, information and communication technologies play an important role and have a great potential in foreign language teaching. It is also obvious that mobile-assisted language learning (MALL) significantly affects the learning process among foreign language learners. There are many studies which have been conducted to see the possible outcomes of integrating computer into foreign language education; however, there are not enough studies to see the effects of mobile applications on language education; there are many popular applications such as Kahoot, Quizziz, Quizlet and Edpuzzle for educational purposes, though. As a still growing area, MALL research needs to expand so that it covers different contexts and age groups. This current study aims to investigate the relationship between MALL and vocabulary learning. In this study, 60 students who study at a university in Turkey were divided into two groups and they have been observed over a 4 week period and an achievement test was administered to both groups. The experimental group used an app called "Quizziz" during these 4 weeks and the control group went on learning vocabulary through traditional paper-based activities. Results from this observation and the test show that the experiment group slightly outscored the control group. However, no significant difference was observed between the scores of these two groups.